Horsham Park

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Thank you for coming to a hot and busy Horsham Park - you might have come across footballers, Ninja's, Pokémon Hunters and Story Tellers on your run. Apologies for the removal of control 118 on Sprint and Orange. This was really the only sensible option when we found out on Thursday evening there would a stage performance in the Nature Garden. Hopefully the annotations on the map didn't confuse too much. As is the way this was the control I had hoped would make you think a little bit.

As ever there are lots of people who help make this happen. Anna for all her advice and support. Euan for his map corrections - it is surprising how much the park has changed since I planned here three years ago. Euan for helping me get to grips with gripples. The SI Team - Penny, Joe and Sam. Karen for RA. Ian C, Gary G, Chris H and Euan for help clearing up - we'd have been even quicker clearing up I hadn't gone AWOL. Sorry if I've forgotten anyone.

Robin

RouteGadget

Is a web app for sharing and comparing orienteering routes. You can draw your own route or upload a GPS track from your watch. It also allows you to watch an animated replay with a simulated mass start.

Park O Series Info

Park-Os are friendly club events, usually in parks or school grounds, where children and newcomers are very welcome. These are fun events where you can get a feeling for the sport – you can walk or run, go as a group or on your own or challenge your navigation at high speed against some of our top competitive orienteers. Yellow and Orange courses are suitable for children to walk or run on their own with a bit of practice. Adults are welcome to shadow children until they are confident to go on their own. Sprint courses are run or walked by any age group.

The Park-O series takes place in the early summer and early Autumn and is 8 events this year. Medals are awarded for the best placed in a variety of age categories.

Volunteer here

Enquiries here

Location Info

Nearest town: Horsham

Postcode: RH12 2ES *
Lat,Lng:51.06691,-0.32201
Grid Ref: TQ177310
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Streetmap (OS 50k)
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* Postcodes are not very precise in some areas, so don't rely on them for an exact location.

Directions / Parking

Pavilions in the Park, Horsham, RH12 2ES

https://www.horsham.gov.uk/parking/horsham-town-centre-parking/pavilions-car-park

North Parade Car Park is likely to be less busy.
There are other car parking options on North Street and in the town centre (Piries Place and Swan Walk).

The download tent will be located within a short distance of the south of the Pavilions car park.

Public Transport

Horsham station - train and bus

Course Information

Sprint 2.9 km 25 controls

Orange 2.1 km 20 controls

Yellow 1.2 km 14 controls

PLEASE NOTE WE NOT BE STARTING BEFORE 10.00 TO ALLOW PARK RUN PARTICIPANTS TO DISPERSE

Entry Details

Entry via Racesignup.co.uk. Newcomers are welcome and eligible for a free trial session - if you'd like to reserve a map or discuss the event please email our membership secretary.

Entry fees: Sprint £5.00, Orange £2.50, Yellow £2.50 (SO Juniors free - use code SOjuniors)

SI card hire: Seniors £1 (£2 for SIAC), Juniors 50p (£1 for SIAC)

Registration open

From 9:45 to 10:45

Start Times

From 10:00 to 11:00 Courses close at 12:00

Map Details

1:3000 originally mapped to ISSprOM 2019-2 in 2023 by Euan Marsh. Updated June 2026. Based on original by Roger Maher and John Faller

Terrain Description

Undulating open parkland with some rough unmown areas. Abundant solitary trees and man-made features

Dog restrictions

Dogs allowed. Always ensure your dog is in sight and comes back when called. If you are not totally confident of your dog’s recall, use a lead. Please clean up after your dog.

Facilities

Undulating open parkland with some rough unmown areas. Abundant solitary trees and man-made features.

Toilets in Swimming Pool reception (free).
Please bring your own water

Local eat and drink options include:
Café in southeast corner (Koffie)
Coffee shop in Swimming Pool reception
Italian Coffee Guy in the North Parade Car Park.
Black Jug pub on North Street

Miscellaneous

Shorts can be worn as there is minimal undergrowth.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Robin Wilson

Organiser: Advisor Anna Chapman

Controller:

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